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TB-500 may enhance the repair and regeneration of tissues, including muscle, tendons, and ligaments, making it popular among athletes and individuals recovering from injuries.
Blood was collected into microtainer gel tubes and centrifuged at 2000 rpm for 5 min to separate serum, and this was stored at 20C until analysis
Many times these tears are in a portion of the meniscus that does get blood supply (red zone) so could potentially heal on their own
The literature is still developing
Some approaches include: BCL-2/BCL-xL inhibitors (e.g., navitoclax), tyrosine kinase inhibitors, metabolic stressors, or even immune-based clearance